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Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

ART NOUVEAU STYLE

In its sinuous lines and flamboyant curves inspired by the natural world, antique Art Nouveau furniture reflects a desire for freedom from the stuffy social and artistic strictures of the Victorian era. The Art Nouveau movement developed in the decorative arts in France and Britain in the early 1880s and quickly became a dominant aesthetic style in Western Europe and the United States.

ORIGINS OF ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Sinuous, organic and flowing lines
  • Forms that mimic flowers and plant life
  • Decorative inlays and ornate carvings of natural-world motifs such as insects and animals 
  • Use of hardwoods such as oak, mahogany and rosewood

ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ANTIQUE ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Art Nouveau — which spanned furniture, architecture, jewelry and graphic design — can be easily identified by its lush, flowing forms suggested by flowers and plants, as well as the lissome tendrils of sea life. Although Art Deco and Art Nouveau were both in the forefront of turn-of-the-20th-century design, they are very different styles — Art Deco is marked by bold, geometric shapes while Art Nouveau incorporates dreamlike, floral motifs. The latter’s signature motif is the "whiplash" curve — a deep, narrow, dynamic parabola that appears as an element in everything from chair arms to cabinetry and mirror frames.

The visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau was particularly influenced by the soft colors and abstract images of nature seen in Japanese art prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s. Impressionist artists were moved by the artistic tradition of Japanese woodblock printmaking, and Japonisme — a term used to describe the appetite for Japanese art and culture in Europe at the time — greatly informed Art Nouveau. 

The Art Nouveau style quickly reached a wide audience in Europe via advertising posters, book covers, illustrations and other work by such artists as Aubrey Beardsley, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Alphonse Mucha. While all Art Nouveau designs share common formal elements, different countries and regions produced their own variants.

In Scotland, the architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh developed a singular, restrained look based on scale rather than ornament; a style best known from his narrow chairs with exceedingly tall backs, designed for Glasgow tea rooms. Meanwhile in France, Hector Guimard — whose iconic 1896 entry arches for the Paris Metro are still in use — and Louis Majorelle produced chairs, desks, bed frames and cabinets with sweeping lines and rich veneers. 

The Art Nouveau movement was known as Jugendstil ("Youth Style") in Germany, and in Austria the designers of the Vienna Secession group — notably Koloman Moser, Josef Hoffmann and Joseph Maria Olbrich — produced a relatively austere iteration of the Art Nouveau style, which mixed curving and geometric elements.

Art Nouveau revitalized all of the applied arts. Ceramists such as Ernest Chaplet and Edmond Lachenal created new forms covered in novel and rediscovered glazes that produced thick, foam-like finishes. Bold vases, bowls and lighting designs in acid-etched and marquetry cameo glass by Émile Gallé and the Daum Freres appeared in France, while in New York the glass workshop-cum-laboratory of Louis Comfort Tiffany — the core of what eventually became a multimedia decorative-arts manufactory called Tiffany Studios — brought out buoyant pieces in opalescent favrile glass. 

Jewelry design was revolutionized, as settings, for the first time, were emphasized as much as, or more than, gemstones. A favorite Art Nouveau jewelry motif was insects (think of Tiffany, in his famed Dragonflies glass lampshade).

Like a mayfly, Art Nouveau was short-lived. The sensuous, languorous style fell out of favor early in the 20th century, deemed perhaps too light and insubstantial for European tastes in the aftermath of World War I. But as the designs on 1stDibs demonstrate, Art Nouveau retains its power to fascinate and seduce.

There are ways to tastefully integrate a touch of Art Nouveau into even the most modern interior — browse an extraordinary collection of original antique Art Nouveau furniture on 1stDibs, which includes decorative objects, seating, tables, garden elements and more.

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Style: Art Nouveau
1903 Art Nouveau Hand-Painted Brown Ceramic Italian Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An Art Nouveau vase hand-crafted in Italy in 1903, date it's indicated on the side with name of the city depicted in the decoration Riccione. It's in good conditions with normal sign...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Art nouveau Kintsugi vase PIERRE PERRET VALLAURIS
Located in MEAUX, FR
This exceptional 33.5cm tall piece, dating from the early 20th century, captures the timeless form of a calabash and boasts a stunning turquoise glaze reminiscent of Chinese porcelai...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Gold

1920s Émile Gallé Glass Vase with Butterfly Motif
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a pretty little glass vase with red and white specks and gold- and silver colour applications. The design can be attributed to French glass and ceramic Artisan Émile Gall...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Brass

Loetz Witwe Glass Vase Crete Phaenomen 6893, Bohemia, circa 1898
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic Loetz Witwe glass vase with the decoration Crete Phaenomen 6893 made in the famous workshops in Klostermuehle/ Bohemia, circa 1898. This rare exe...
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Late 19th Century Czech Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

A Rare Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase with Orchids, by Emile Gallé, Nancy, 1920s
Located in Bochum, NRW
A Rare Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase with Orchids, by Emile Gallé, Nancy, 1920s. French Art Nouveau Emile Gallé Orchids Vase, Nancy, 1920s. Baluster-shaped vase, multilayer cased glas...
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1920s French Vintage Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Rare Find Art Nouveau Daum Cameo Glass Vitrified Monnaies du Pape Round Coupe
By Daum
Located in Bochum, NRW
Daum Cameo Glass Bowl, France, circa 1910. A rare Art Nouveau Daum cameo glass vitrified Monnaies du Pape round coupe (Honesty). Very finely acid etched, wheel carved decor of Honest...
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1910s French Vintage Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Daum & Louis Majorelle Early Wrought Iron Mounted Orange Glass Bowl, circa 1910
By Daum
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional, large and early French Daum art glass bowl in a mottled orange coloring with wisps of blue encased in wrought iron by Louis Majorel...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Wrought Iron

Loetz For Boudon And Klur Ruby Papillon Glass And Gilt Metal Mounted Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Loetz For Boudon And Klur Gilt Metal Monted Glass Vase. A highly sought after vase culminating the zenith of Loetz and the Art Nouveau design. Czech Republic Circa 1900 Rubin Ruby Papillon Decor Metal mount with indistinct impressed marks for Boudon and Klur Height: 10.5 Inches x 8 Inches wide x 5 Inches deep Condition: Very good with wear commensurate of age and use with some loss to gilt, The Loetz glassworks existed in Klostermuhle, Austria, for just over a hundred years, starting from 1840. But its heyday was during the life-time of Max Ritter Von Spaun, grandson of the original Johann Loetz who had founded the company. Von Spaun took over the company in 1879 and ran it until 1908, a year before his death. He was assisted by Eduard Prochaska, his technical specialist, and together they invented, designed and produced a whole series of wonderful new types of glass, taking out several patents and winning awards at all the major world exhibitions during the 1890's and the first years of the new century. The Loetz company were amongst the leaders in Art Nouveau design and expecially in irridescent art glass. "Papillon" glass, like the vase on the left, is sometimes known today as "oil spot" glass. Another favourite Loetz colouring was irridized glass with pulled trails called "Phenomenon" glass. There were irridized vases with ribbons of metallic colours winding over the surface, and many spectacular designs with applied trails of beautiful colours, or simply pulled out of the body of the glass to form handles or decoration. About 1900 the company started collaborating with outside designers, and some great artists designed pieces for Lotz, notably Joseph Hofmann, Koloman Moser, Maria Kirchner, and Hofstatter. In 1908 Loetz was taken over by Max Von Spaun's son, also called Max, and although it struggled financially (going through bankruptcy in 1911 and again in 1931) there were several great designers whose work was produced by Loetz during those years and through the art deco period. These included Adolf Beckert...
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Early 1900s Czech Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Teco Pottery, Art Nouveau Matte Green Vase by Fernand Moreau
By Fernand Moreau, Teco Art Pottery
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Teco Pottery Art Nouveau Vase by Fernand Moreau. Excellent Condition. Matte Green Glaze. Teco double stamped on base.
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

Josef Rindskopf Bohemian Pulled Feather Iridescent Art Glass Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and impressive Boehmian Art Nouveau pulled feather iridescent art glass vase dating from around 1900. The tall hand-blown vase stands on a flat round base with a polished cen...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Snails & Shell Vase Attributed to Mihaly Nagy for Zsolnay
By Zsolnay, Mihály Kapás Nagy
Located in Chicago, US
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Early 1900s Hungarian Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

Cameo Etched & Enameled Glass Vase 'Paysage de Pluie' by Daum Freres Rain Scene
By Daum
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A stunning and very rare cameo glass vase etched and enameled with a fabulous landscape of silver birch trees blown in the wind and the rain, exhibiting excellent colors of deep pink...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Cut Glass

Art Nouveau Handmade and Hand Glazed Planter Jardinière, 1930 Belgium
Located in Verviers, BE
Brilliant Handmade Majolica Hand-glazed Art Nouveau planter jardinière, 1920. Imperiale Royale, NIMY Handmade and hand-glazed in brilliant deta...
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Majolica

Very Large Antique Signed Gallé French Art Nouveau Green Cameo Art Glass Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, very large scale antique French art glass vase. In green tones. With acid-cut back cameo grapes, grape leaves, & vines. Signe...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass

Art Nouveau Emile Galle Soliflore Vase 'Anémones of Alpes', France 1900s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Emile Gallé, an Art Nouveau cameo glass vase, Nancy, France, around 1900. Double-layered glass, violet on a pink background. Decorated with Alps anemones in a cameo. Signed Gallé. H...
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Early 1900s Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Art Nouveau Vase in porcelain by Nils Emil Lundström for Rörstrand, Sweden
Located in Knivsta, SE
A elegant Art Nouveau Vase in porcelain by Nils Emil Lundström (1865-1960) for Rörstrands Porslinsfabrik in Sweden. Made in early 20th Century. The vase is decorated with flowers and...
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Abstract Decorative Glazed Ceramic Vase Sculpture by Pupo Gino, 1940s, Italy
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
This extraordinary abstract decorative vase sculpture, crafted by the talented Italian artist Pupo Gino in the 1940s, is a stunning example of mid-20th-century ceramic artistry. The ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Teal Ceramic Vase with Floral Decor Hand Painted Majolica Italy Contemporary
Located in London, GB
Bottega Vignoli, Floral decor vase, 2022 hand painted majolica 17cm x 37cm height. Unique piece. Art Nouveau floral inspired decor. Bottega Vignoli is a brand of artistic ceramics based in Faenza, one of the most representative ceramic production centres in Italy. Founded in 1976 by sisters Saura (b.1956) and Ivana (b. 1948), Bottega Vignoli stands out for its limited production, accurate details and skilful experimentation resulting in stunning unique and one-of-a-kind pieces. Their style is immediately recognizable and expressly follows the path...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Majolica

Iridescent Loetz Glass Vase with Flower Opening, 1940s
Located in Milano, MI
Vase in Austrian iridescent Loetz glass, with a shape with a flower opening and colors from purple to beetle, made in the 1940s Measures: Ø cm 18 h cm 11 The production of Loetz glass began with Johan Loetz (1778-1848) in the 18th century through the takeover of the Klostermühle glassworks. In the second half of the 19th century, his nephew took charge of the modernization of the glassworks, introducing, thanks to the assistance of the inventor Eduard Prochaska, new processing techniques: thus new processes were born with glass in imitation of semi-precious stones, veins and the decoration. , which during processing includes hot coils or colored glass pads. Finally, at the end of the 19th century, the creation of the first glass iridescences with metallic reflections began, up to the creation of Phänomen in glass with applications and inserts of partially metallized glass filaments, similar to Tiffany glass and the famous Papillon glass...
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1940s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Fritz Heckert "Jack In The Pulpit" Glass Vase Art Nouveau, Bohemia, circa 1901
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Rare example of a large red "Jack In The Pulpit" glass vase from Fritz Heckert around 1901. This unique piece of Art Nouveau glass art convinces with its beautiful shaped body and u...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Loetz Glass "Titania" Art Nouveau Green Silver Overlay Vase
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality Art Nouveau art glass vase, by Loetz the historic glass maker from the municipality of Austria featuring engraved Alvin Sterling Silver overlay. Overlay in form of op...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass

French Art Nouveau Majolica Planter Jardiniere by Hector Guimard Barbotine
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Hector Guimard was a renowned French architect and designer who is best known for his Art Nouveau style. He was born in Lyon in 1867 and later moved to Paris, where he became a promi...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Majolica

French Art Pottery Metenier Blue Ceramic Vase Pot
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
French Art Pottery Metenier blue ceramic vase pot Made from stoneware and signed on the base by ‘G.Métenier’ for Gilbert Metenier. An artist potter who worked from 1907 until 1940...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Stoneware

A Rare Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase with Crocus Decor, by Emile Galle circa 1904
Located in Bochum, NRW
A Rare Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase with Crocus Decor, by Emile Galle circa 1904. A rare vase by Emile Galle with a decor of Crocus (Colchicum autumnale). Ovoid vase with a shouldere...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Majolica Cyclamens Cache Pot Onnaing, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica cyclamens square cache pot planter signed Onnaing, circa 1900. Art Nouveau period.
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Majolica

Antique Wedgwood Daisy Makeig-Jones Fairyland Lustre 'Butterfly' Vase No. Z4832
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English lustreware porcelain vase. By Wedgwood Butterfly Pattern No. Z4832. Designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones. With a mottled cela...
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

20th Century French Perfume Bottle
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 20th-century French perfume bottle is a striking example of Daum glass craftsmanship. The bottle features a frosted glass body with delicate, swirling patterns, and is topped wi...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Emile Gallé, France. Rare glass bonbonniere / lidded jar, with floral motif.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers. Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase. Emile Gallé, France. Rare glass bonbonniere / l...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Tiffany Studios Rare Iridescent Favrile Large Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios by Louis Comfort Tiffany Large Red and Gold Iridescent Floriform Glass Vase. This is a rare form and red color that will be a must addition to the discerning Tiffany ...
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Early 1900s American Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Art Nouveau Vase with Herons and Flowers, J.W. Mijnlieff, Holland Utrecht 1900s
By Faience- en Tegelfabriek Holland
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Exceptional Art Nouveau ceramic vase by Jan Willem Mijnlieff, founder and master ceramist of Fayence- en Tegelfabriek Holland, the iconic Utrecht factory active between 1893 and 1920...
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Pair of 20th Century Glass and Metal French Art Nouveau Style Vases, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Pair of French vases from the mid-20th century. Beautifully sized glass objects with chiseled metal decorations (copper tint) in Art Nouveau style and pleasant decor. Vases for antiq...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Art Nouveau Pulled Feather Iridescent Glass Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass Vase in Blue, Green and Amethyst with Gilt decorated Pulled Feather decoration. The vase is of a lovely form, the perfect height for a decora...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Bohemian Crystal Glass Engraved Vase Bacchus, 20th Century
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
Beautiful solitary piece of Czech crystal glass of the 20th century. The vase is hand blown, cut edges and with an artistic figural engraving of a ...
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20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass

Tiffany Studios Favrile Blue Iridescent Reticulated Floriform Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios By Louis Comfort Tiffany Art Nouveau Blue Favrile Floriform Glass Vase. A classic and must for the most discerning Tiffany glass collector. This vase has the rarer sh...
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Early 1900s American Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Antique Art Nouveau 8-Lobed Glass Perfume Bottle with Silver Overlay c.1893
Located in Louisville, KY
This stunningly designed Art Nouveau piece is comprised of sterling silver overlay that wraps a hand blown 8-lobed glass bottle, most likely used for perfumes in or about 1893. This ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau "Vase with Water Plants and Bats" by Paul Dachsel for RStK Amphora
Located in Chicago, US
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

French Art Nouveau Enameled Glass Vase by Francois-Theodore Legras
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful French enameled glass vase from the Art Nouveau period, circa 1930. Intricately detailed work is by François-Théodore Legras. T...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Tall Emile Galle Art Nouveau Botanical Carved Cameo Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Tall Emile Galle Art Nouveau Botanical Carved Cameo Vase Carved and acid etched multilayered glass Circa 1900 Art Nouveau Signed: “Galle” Height: 15.75 Inches Diameter: 3.75 Inches C...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

French Art Nouveau Olive-Green Planter Jardinière
Located in Chula Vista, CA
French Art Nouveau Olive-Green Planter Jardinière 13 h x 14.5 diameter Original vintage preowned Refer to images
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Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Pottery, Ceramic

Italian Patented Feathered Bronze Vase from the Early Twentieth Century
Located in Milano, MI
Bronze vase with feathered morises, patented, made in the early 20th century. Ø 25 cm Ø 13 cm h 16 cm
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1910s Italian Vintage Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Antique Venetian Murano Red Gold Flecks Fish Stem Italian Art Glass Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, antique, early Venetian / Murano hand blown ruby red with gold flecks Italian art glass with ornate fish stem vase / table object. Created in the manner of the Salviati an...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Glass Vase Tin Mounting Gilt Loetz Austrian Jugendstil Rainbow Colors circa 1900
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Glass vase manufactured by Johann Loetz Witwe Tricolore decoration tin metal mounting designed by Bitter & Gobbers ca. 1900 Austrian Jugendstil gilt mould-blown reduced and iridescen...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Huge Charles Schneider Le Verre Francais French Art Nouveau Dahlia Glass Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A monumentally large Charles Schneider French art glass floor vase. In the 'decor Dahlia' pattern. The vase has a pink and purple palette and i...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Bohemian Art Nouveau Metal Mounted Iridescent Art Glass Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Bohemian Art Nouveau blue iridescent art glass vase with metal mounts attributed to Rindskopf, Kralik or Palme Konig and dating from around 1900. This elegantly shaped han...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Metal

L C Tiffany Mazarin Blue Two Handled Miniature Favrile Glass Vase, Signed
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A very rare, two extruded handled Louis Comfort Tiffany bright Mazarin blue Favrile miniature vase with flared top in Art Nouveau style. Beautifully signed 'L. C. Tiffany Inc Favrile...
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1920s American Vintage Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Loetz Art Nouveau Vase, Decor Creta Papillon, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary, 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Bohemian Art Nouveau Glass Vase: Mould blown bulbous vase on a flat stand with four deep dents in the side wall, flared mouth above the wide neck, ground and polished pontil o...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Art Nouveau Bamboo and Bird Design Glass and Bronze Vase
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a special vase made by Baccarat. Fine engraved elephant tooth shaped heavy glass in fitted in a heavy brass mounting.The slightly bent glass...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Flower Vase, Birmingham 1902 Henry Matthews
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique Art Nouveau hammered Sterling Silver flower vase, Birmingham 1902 Henry Matthews. The vase on plain moulded pedestal base, rising to plain ...
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Early 1900s English Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Bohemian Gilt Decorated Green Glass Vase with Portrait Medallion
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Late 19th Century Bohemian Gilt Decorated Glass Vase with Portrait Medallion. This beautiful gilt decorated green glass vase is centered by a raised medallion decorated in painted ov...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Lalique Crystal Dahlia Perfume Bottle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Lalique, France, the iconic Dahlia Parfume bottle, circa early 1980s. Black enameled accents highlight the Dahlia blossoms seen on both sides of the rounded front bottle. Mold...
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1980s French Vintage Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Antique Austrian Art Nouveau Loetz Cobalt Blue Papillon Art Glass Vase 1900
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Art Nouveau Austrian Loetz cobalt blue "Papillon" art glass vase, circa 1900. This wonderful Loetz mouthblown art glass vase made of irridescent glass and the pattern named Papillion after the French word for butterfly, as the glass resembles the color & pattern of a butterfly's wings. The vase of bottle shaped form with a flared circular mouth and a tall neck rising from a 'mallet' shaped base with four dimples, the vase is mouthblown and has a ground pontil mark to the base where the vase was removed from the glassblowers pipe. Condition is excellent, this is a very fine example of an antique Loetz Papillon...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Art Nouveau Lobster Vase by Clement Massier
Located in Chicago, US
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Glass "Red Sunset Vase" by Daum Frères
By Daum
Located in London, GB
"Red Sunset Vase" by Daum Frères A striking and unusual early 20th Century cameo glass vase enamel painted with a green forest landscape against a fiery yellow and orange field, Sig...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Malines' Vase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique opalescent glass 'Malines' vase. Pattern features fern fronds, climbing up the sides. Stencilled makers mark, 'R LALIQUE FRANCE' ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Jugendstil Loetz Vase, circa 1903
Located in Wien, AT
Jugendstil Loetz vase, circa 1903 Original condition.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Important Monumental Art Nouveau Ormolu-Mounted Ceramic "Exhibition" Vase
Located in New York, NY
An Important and Monumental Art Nouveau Ormolu-Mounted Ceramic "Exhibition" Vase, C. 1895 This important and monumental vase was done by four different artists in the late 19th century: Alphonse Adolphe Lamarre, French, 1837 - 1912 (Artist who designed the vase) Paul Louchet, French (founder of bronze mounts) (Founder) Charles Pillivuyt Porcelain Manufactory, French, Paris, 1853 - 1922 (Manufacturer) Louis Chalon, French, born 1866 (modeler of mounts) (Modeler) "An Art Nouveau Collaboration" The vase in this case is an exceptional example of the collaboration between numerous artists during the late 19th century. The ceramic was made by Alphone Adolphe Lamarre (1837-1922) for the Charles Pillivuyt Porcelain Manufactory; the gilded bronze mounts, modeled by sculptor Louis Chalon and cast by Paul Louchet. Spectacularly mounted naturalist vase; the base dressed and balustered, the neck finished in double openwork bulb, the surface describing sinuous reliefs. Polychrome glazed ceramic in Beige, blue, and green. The shoulder is decorated with a gilded bronze roundel with five ormolu bronze female...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Bronze, Ormolu

Art Nouveau Vase with Fiery Dragon by Stellmacher & Dachsel for RStK Amphora
Located in Chicago, US
Paul Dachsel was the son-in-law of Alfred Stellmacher, the founder of Amphora Pottery company in Turn-Teplitz, then in Austria. Very little is known or was written about Dachsel. He ...
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1890s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Art Nouveau Yellow Glass Vase With Fruit, Legras, 1900s
Located in Lisbon, PT
This petite Art Nouveau vase, designed by François-Théodore Legras and produced by Verrerie Legras, features a rounded form with a fluted organic opening, evoking a blossoming strawb...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Antique Art Nouveau Daum Nancy Cameo Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in Bochum, NRW
Antique Art Nouveau Daum Nancy Cameo Glass Vase, France circa 1910. Multilayered glass cameo vase with exquisite detailed decor of flowers and leaves etched in purple glass against a...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Art Nouveau Handmade and Hand Glazed Planter Jardinière, Stamp: Wessel 958
By Wessel & Muller
Located in Verviers, BE
Brilliant Handmade Majolica Hand-glazed Art Nouveau planter jardinière, 1920. Stamp Imperiale Royale, WESSEL Handmade and hand-glazed in brilliant details. Made in Germany Art Nouv...
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1920s German Vintage Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Majolica

Victor SAGLIER French Art Nouveau Silverplate Planter Centerpiece, 1890
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Nouveau centerpiece planter by Victor SAGLIER, 12 rue d'Enghien , Paris, France, ca.1890. Silverplate metal. Black patina in the hollows to accentuate the reliefs. Height ...
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1890s French Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Metal

A nice and early floral art nouveau Vase by Legras Saint Denis, ca. 1895
Located in Aachen, DE
Saint Denis / Legras Vase Pois de senteur, A French cameo glass, optical blown into a mold then formed freely on the pipe, cased with a green overlay, acid etched to a decor of pea p...
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1890s French Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Optical Glass

WMF Art Nouveau Flower Fruit Centrepiece, circa 1910
Located in Toronto, Ontario
WMF centrepiece with Art Nouveau floral decoration and the original clear glass liner and silver plate. The Dish on acanthus foliate supports, curvilin...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Silver Plate

Gustavsberg Sgraffito Art Deco Vase Josef Ekberg Sweden 1922
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Sgraffito vase decorated with a floral motif, by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg. Sgraffito is a way of combinding two layers into a pattern, the second layer is scrapt of and left is a...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Antique Glass Vase Loetz PG 1/413 Decoration 1901 signed Vienna Jugendstil
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Vase, Johann Loetz Witwe, PG 1/413 decoration, circa 1901, signed Material and technique: glass, mould-blown and freeform, reduced and iridescent Bib.: A. Adlerova, E. Ploil, H. R...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

E Gallé, Large Vase With Comumbines, Art Nouveau
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large multi-layered glass vase, with acid-etched decoration, of comumbines in flowers and buds Japanese-style Gallé signature Good condition, no cracks or chips Early 20th century...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Majolica Swan Jardinière Stamped Imperiale Nimy, Belgium, circa 1900
Located in Verviers, BE
Majolica white swan jardinière Nimy, circa 1900. Stamped: Nimy Faiences imperiale 1789-1951 Belgium. A real treasure for the ceramics' collector. ...
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Early 1900s Belgian Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Majolica

Moser Fipop Vase in Topaz Glass with Gold Decor, Glows in UV, 1920s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Bohemian crystal vase from the Fipop series was crafted by Ludwig Moser & Sons Glassworks in Karlsbad, former Czechoslovakia, in 1920s. The vase features faceted cut sides i...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Crystal, Gold

Josef Rindskopf Austrian Art Nouveau Silver Mounted Iridescent Art Glass Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Bohemain Art Nouveau art glass vase with an iridescent marbled design and silver rim by Josef Rindskopf and dating from around 1904. The vas...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Silver

Royal Bonn - Franz Anton Mehlem, Hand Painted & Gilded Vase / Lamp, circa 1900
Located in Chatham, ON
ROYAL BONN - FRANZ ANTON MEHLEM - Art Nouveau hand painted and gilded vase - featuring branches of pink and soft purple floral blossoms with thorns to the front and back (likely Flow...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Glass "Mountain Vase" by Emile Gallé
Located in London, GB
A stunning late 19th Century French cameo glass vase decorated with deep green conifer and mountainous backdrop in an attractive green and turquoise colour against a variegating yell...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Iridescent gold Favrile glass vase by Louis Comfort Tiffany, 1900
Located in Kenilworth, IL
A distinctive elongated barrel form footed Favrile glass vase in iridescent gold. The surface of the vase is distinguished with elongated ribs with tight swirls alternating from the ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Art Nouveau Glass Vases, 1920s. Set of 2.
Located in Asaa, DK
Art Nouveau Glass Vases, 1920s. Set of 2. Pair of German antique decorative vases in clear glass with floral motifs and gilded edge. Very suitable for tulips, daffodils or other f...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Art Nouveau vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Nouveau vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage vases and vessels created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Nouveau vases and vessels made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Austria pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original vases and vessels, popular names associated with this style include Loetz Glass, Emile Gallé, Daum, and Le Verre Français. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for vases and vessels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $55 and tops out at $800,000 while the average work can sell for $2,107.

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